Training & Conferences

SUBMISSION PERIOD: 9 April - 16 May, 2026 The late-breaker abstract submission will be open from 9 April to 6 May 2026. Late-breaker submissions must introduce data of unquestioned significance that meet a high threshold of scientific merit. During abstract submission, authors will have to justify why their abstract should be considered as a late breaker. The same submission rules apply for late-breaker abstracts as for regular abstracts, but each presenting author may present only one late-breaker abstract at the conference. The percentage of abstracts selected as late breakers will depend on the number of submissions, but selection will be far more rigorous than for regular abstracts.

This resource provides a thorough overview of how to do a robust literature review. It includes text and videos from other sources.

The annual INTEREST Conference is the premier scientific conference for HIV in Africa and brings together scientists involved in HIV treatment, pathogenesis, and prevention research from around the world. The conference will showcase cutting-edge knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of HIV and the prevention of the HIV-1 infection. Additionally, it will continue to foster building a community of African physicians and scientists to facilitate the implementation of local solutions for the management of patients living with HIV-1 infection and for the prevention of HIV transmission.

ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORIES (APHL), in collaboration with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has developed a series of free, interactive modules called Essentials for the Mycobacteriology Laboratory: Promoting Quality Practices to promote competency, quality and safety in common mycobacteriology testing practices.

Provides live online courses and in-person training workshops for development covering Proposal Writing, Grant Management, Project Management, and Monitoring & Evaluation.

Project End Date: 30 June, 2026 This training program provides strong training in interdisciplinary research, reproducibility methods, and the responsible conduct of research while supporting students in their professional and career development. Our training objectives are: A) to appoint four new and reappoint four current trainees with varied academic backgrounds per year to a program that integrates rigorous theoretical statistical training with research experience in bioinformatics, genetics, observational studies and clinical trials, as well as additional training in biology and in reproducible, responsible and ethical conduct of research; B) to achieve a > 90% graduation rate within 5-6 years from the start of the PhD program among trainees; C) to maintain a program that produces biostatisticians trained in both standard biostatistical methods and emerging methodologies in biomedical research but also with applied research experience in an interdisciplinary working environment; D) to prepare biostatisticians who graduate from the program for competitive careers in academia, industry, and government via a curriculum that includes opportunities for a strong record of scientific publications, presentations at conferences, and experience in interdisciplinary collaborations, and teaching.

BIO Ventures for Global Health (BVGH) hosts a 10-session digital lecture series focused on essential grant writing concepts and tailored to meet the needs of clinicians and researchers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The series runs through February 2024.

Most important training for any investigator would be HSP/GCP where they need to learn and understand how Ethical conduct of research is done and why it is important. DAIDS learning portal, HANC network , DAIDS score manual have good training modules .

NOTE: Candidate application for Class 23 (2025-2027) is closed but refer to the websites for future calls. Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) established the Applied Epidemiology Fellowship (AEF) which is closely designed after the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) program and using a mentorship model to train recent graduates in the expanding field of applied epidemiology. Participating fellows will receive two years of on-the-job training at a state or local health department under the guidance of two experienced mentors.

Since 2021, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) in collaboration with the European Commission has made substantial investments to increase the capacity of Member States public health laboratories to perform whole genome sequencing (WGS) and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) (ECDC supports EU/EEA Member States in rapid detection of SARS-CoV-2 variants (europa.eu)). To ensure efficient use of WGS infrastructure investments and to further strengthen Member States laboratory capacity, ECDC offers a training programme in genomic epidemiology and public health bioinformatics. The programme is launched in parallel to the WGS infrastructure support and should facilitate the use of genomic data in EU level surveillance and outbreak response.

R is an open source software, a widely used programming language for statistical data analysis and a powerful tool for visualisation. The aim of this virtual training is to introduce participants to data analysis and plotting in R. The training is divided into four sessions: In the first session, participants will be introduced to the Rstudio environment and will acquire a strong understanding of basic data types and structures in R. The second session will focus on downloading libraries, importing data and basic commands and concepts in manipulating dataframes using base R and tidyverse packages. The third session will introduce participants to functions and a number of plotting methods for different kinds of data visualisation. The fourth session will summarize content learned in the previous three sessions by conducting a small analysis of a dataset using the previously taught tools.

Free access to courses and training materials in infectious disease and public health, available for self-study or to support training others.

This webinar series is about using social and behavioural sciences for infectious disease prevention. Each webinar can be followed separately. Duration: Approximately 1.5 hour per webinar. Audience: The webinars are intended for anyone interested in using social and behavioural sciences for infectious disease prevention, and working in: public health authorities (at national, regional or local level), universities or research institutions, civil society or community-based organisations. Objectives: Each webinar has a set of specific objectives. The series covers a wide range of topics related to the use of social and behavioural sciences for infectious disease prevention. Participation: The webinars are free, simply log in to the Learning Portal to view the recordings and summaries.

The EDCTP Knowledge Hub is designed to equip researchers with the tools and guidance needed to conduct high-quality health research. It includes the Protocol Development Toolkit, Data Management Portal, Data Sharing Toolkit, and Research into Policy Toolkit—guiding researchers from formulating a question to sharing data and translating findings into policy and practice, all within key research frameworks.

General training - many options

WHO Collaborating Centre for Research Information Sharing, E-learning, and Capacity Development

Free online trainings for the research community on human research protections based on the principles of the Belmont Report and the requirements of the revised Common Rule (or 2018 Requirements) offered by OHRP.

IN-TRAC IN-tensive week is scheduled for August 4-6, 2025 on the Texas Biomed campus in San Antonio, TX. This week will include courses from three IN-TRAC cores: Biosafety and Biocontainment Core (BBC), Animal Model Core (AMC) and Research Imaging Core (RIC). The IN-TRAC IN-tensive is for individuals who are new to TB research and/or early to wet bench or infectious disease research. For more information, contact KIm Olsen at kolsen@txbiomed.org

Influential Mentor Training - The TRAC Influential Mentors series comprises five virtual sessions that focus on recent scholarship on mentorship, tools for mentors and mentees to strengthen relationships, mentoring across cultures, and building mentoring programs. One session features a panel discussion where experienced mentors and mentees will share best practices and lessons learned. This series is tailored for TB research mentors and mentees from various backgrounds and ranks. Participants who attend four out of five sessions will receive a certificate, however registered participants can attend select sessions. The sessions are led by Dr. Dawn Comeau, Director of Mentor Training at Emory’s TRAC and Professor at Rollins School of Public Health.

CONFERENCE DATE: 26-31 July 2026; LOCATION: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and virtually Please refer to the website for the details.

This second session of the "New horizons for HIV vaccine R&D: An advocacy engagement series", titled: "Turning challenge into opportunity: Partnership models for sustained HIV vaccine research". This is the second webinar in the “New horizons for HIV vaccine R&D” advocacy engagement series. It builds on the first webinar, which examined African-led assets, gaps and opportunities amid global funding cuts (watch the recording on IAS+). Moving from mapping the moment to examining solutions, the discussion will: Place emphasis on African-led and Africa-centred partnerships Highlight strategies to reinforce local leadership, promote equitable collaboration Sustain long-term investment in HIV vaccine R&D Date: Tuesday, 3 March 2026 Time: 15:00-16:30 CET / 16:00-17:30 SAT / 17:00-18:30 EAT

CONFERENCE DATE: 12-15 May 2026; LOCATION: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania The annual INTEREST Conference is the premier scientific conference for HIV in Africa and brings together scientists involved in HIV treatment, pathogenesis, and prevention research from around the world. The conference will showcase cutting-edge knowledge in the diagnosis and treatment of HIV and the prevention of the HIV-1 infection. Additionally, it will continue to foster building a community of African physicians and scientists to facilitate the implementation of local solutions for the management of patients living with HIV-1 infection and for the prevention of HIV transmission. The programme will consist of invited lectures, oral abstract presentations, a debate, skill-building sessions, panel discussions, and sponsored symposia.

The JHU TRAC has partnered with RePORT International to offer Hopkins affiliates and their mentees the opportunity to enroll in JHU CANVAS asynchronous TB research courses. Select from the following courses: Epidemiology for TB Professional Development: Starting and Building Your Research Career Immunology for TB Introduction to Data Visualization Introduction to R Programming

This webinar explores how molecular testing and imaging support TB diagnosis by enhancing accuracy, speeding detection, and guiding effective treatment decisions. This course is designed for allied health professionals, nurses, nurse practitioners, physicians, physician assistants, resident/fellows, and healthcare professionals working in a public healthcare setting. Learning Objectives Identify essential tools for TB diagnosis Describe molecular testing methods Explain imaging roles in TB diagnosis

Please refer to the website for the details on deadline, pricing, courses that are offered

This course requires about 40 total hours to complete. It is self-paced, has open enrollment, and can be accessed for 60 days.

The material in this series will increase your awareness of work, communication, and conflict styles, using examples highly relevant to research environments. The series is helpful for trainees and fellows at all levels. The series is also helpful for fellows who supervise others and want to develop strong mentoring skills for the future. There are three sessions in the series; each is offered once in the fall and spring. While it is best to attend the entire series, you may attend individual sessions. Trainees and fellows who complete all three units of the Workplace Dynamics Series will receive a certificate of completion. All three units of this series are required for participation in the OITE Management Short Course offered each spring.

This online course is presented by Dr. David M. Murray, the NIH Associate Director for Prevention and Director of Office of Disease Prevention. This course, updated in September 2024, is meant to help researchers design trials involving groups or clusters.

WHO online learning platform

Please see below for registration details and preliminary agenda for the virtual RePORT International Annual Meeting in September. The registration deadline of August 10th has been extended. Meeting Details: Dates: September 17-19, 2025 Format: Virtual (Online) Platform: Zoom Webinar Start time: 7 am ET each day Important Guidelines: Registration is mandatory. Each participant must register individually. The meeting link you receive after registration is exclusive to the registrant and cannot be shared. No chatbots/AI tools or recordings are permitted during the meeting. Close captioning can be used, if needed. If you have any questions, please reach out to dm1471@njms.rutgers.edu or tbricc@njms.rutgers.edu

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Abstracts are due at 11:59 pm ET on 10 April 2026 This is the call for abstracts for the upcoming RePORT International Annual Meeting scheduled to take place from 29 September to 1 October 2026 in Mumbai, India. Questions can be directed to tbricc@njms.rutgers.edu Notifications will be made at the end of April 2026. The final review will be conducted by RICC Leadership Group and External Reviewers We will not be able to provide feedback on abstracts that have not been selected Travel arrangements and funding will be provided to those selected (only the junior investigator) The lead author should be the Junior Investigator, defined as a postdoctoral fellow or research scientist/staff who has completed their terminal research degree or post-graduate clinical training (whichever was later) within the past 10 years and has not previously competed successfully as a PD/PI for a substantial independent NIH research award.

CONFERENCE DATE: 23-26 June, 2026; LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ, USA SER’s Annual Meeting brings together epidemiologists from around the world for a dynamic four-day experience of learning, connection, and celebration. Please refer to the website for the details.

This submission for virtual presentations opens on 13 February, 2026

Several training packages.

This catalog provides a listing of each course, seminar series, and other training modalities offered by each TRAC that are open to the TB community. Just as a university or college course catalog is divided into the offerings provided by a given department, the TRAC Train catalog lists the virtual, hybrid, and in-person seminar series, journal clubs, classes/workshops, and other events that are offered by each TRAC.

Implementation research (IR) is important for designing strategies or solutions to overcome bottlenecks that prevent proven and innovative public health interventions from reaching the people who need them. This ensure that these interventions are used in a manner that results in the outcome for which they were intended. Such solutions include how to overcome barriers to adoption of drugs, diagnostics or preventive measures that improve health for people at risk of malaria, tuberculosis, NTDs or other infectious diseases. IR can help to ensure that health solutions reach the people who need them and are used in ways that generate intended results. This course is a step-by-step online training for public health researchers and decision-makers, disease control programme managers, academics and others that focuses on how to design and demonstrate robust IR projects to improve control of infectious diseases of poverty and generate better health outcomes.

TDR's catalogue of online courses in implementation research (IR)

Can assess all the 13th IAS Conference on HIV Science at this website

New course - free and online - An Introduction and Practical Guide to Community Engagement and Involvement in Global Health Research

Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) is a set of guidelines describing the application of those Good Laboratory Practice principles that are relevant to the analyses of samples from clinical trials while ensuring the purpose and objectives of the Good Clinical Practice principles are maintained. In so doing, the reliability, quality, consistency and integrity of data generated by clinical trial laboratories can be assure which is crucial to the outcome of any clinical trial.

This ICH E6 GCP Investigator Site Training, in multiple languages, meets the Minimum Criteria for ICH GCP Investigator Site Personnel Training identified by TransCelerate BioPharma as necessary to enable mutual recognition of GCP training among trial sponsors.

New course - free and online - Research Ethics Online Training (V2)

Our research team is accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellowship based in the Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health under the mentorship of Dr. David Dowdy and Dr. Emily Kendall. The start date for these fellowships is flexible, but preference will be given to applicants who can start by June 2026. According to JHU policy, appointments will be for one year, renewable by mutual agreement – our hope is to recruit a fellow who is interested in a two-year fellowship. We are seeking fellows with a background in mathematical modeling and cost-effectiveness analysis, and interest in combining these tools with both primary and secondary data sources to answer policy-relevant questions about tuberculosis interventions. Reflecting our team-based, collaborative approach to research, fellows will work with a broader mentorship team, with additional mentors drawn from the Center for Tuberculosis Research and other collaborating teams as appropriate. This fellowship will be funded from a combination of four specific projects (described below), providing flexibility to structure the fellowship around the goals of individual applicants. Successful fellows will help broaden our team’s horizons, enabling us to build new collaborations and explore new research areas. The specific deliverables for this fellowship are linked to ongoing field-based studies with empiric data collection, including: . Models of the impact and cost-effectiveness of school-based screening and prevention in India. Estimating the long-term impact and cost-effectiveness of school-based TB disease screening, with or without the addition of preventive therapy for people with infection . Models of the impact and cost-effectiveness of venue-targeted vaccination programs in Zambia, Nigeria, and Indonesia. Evaluating whether vaccination is more efficient when delivered at specific venues (e.g., prisons, mines, bars) than to the general population or at health facilities . Models of the impact and cost-effectiveness of novel diagnostic assays for tuberculosis. Understanding the importance of different design characteristics and implementation strategies for novel diagnostics, particularly those intended for children, screening, and/or drug susceptibility testing . Models of the impact and cost-effectiveness of drug susceptibility testing for bedaquiline. Forecasting the future and health impact of bedaquiline-resistant TB under different scenarios of availability and scale-up of drug susceptibility testing in key countries Applicants must have: . A recent PhD (or MD) degree in a relevant discipline (expected graduation in Spring 2026 is acceptable). . Strong quantitative background, with demonstrated ability to program in one or more scientific programming languages, e.g. R, Python, C++, etc. . Demonstrated ability to lead modeling research, as well as strong communication and writing skills. . Ability to work independently, function as part of a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary, open-source-oriented team, and contribute to biweekly team meetings and journal clubs. Application Procedures Interested applicants should submit the following via a single email to Dr. Dowdy (ddowdy1@jhmi.edu): - Cover letter describing research interests, career goals, and prior experience - Curriculum vitae - Contact information of 3 references (to be contacted only after first discussing with the applicant) Applications submitted by January 31 will be given priority. Initial interviews will be held in Feb 2025 and selections made promptly. We encourage applications regardless of precise timeline or current location, and we will work with qualified candidates to sort out hiring details and timelines. Please contact Dr. Dowdy and/or Dr. Kendall (ekendall@jhmi.edu) by email with any questions.

This course catalogue 2026 launched by The Union for features a wide range of free online learning opportunities designed to support your professional growth.

In-person courses and virtual options, too - Free online courses We currently offer the following online courses, free of charge: How to develop a research grant proposal (English) Interpretation of CXR in children with presumptive TB (English) Interpretation of CXR in adults (French) Prevent TB: management of TB infection (English, French and Spanish)

You must first log in to the Union site to access these courses.

The app still offers the same comprehensive range of courses from The Union, equipping you and your team with the skills to effectively treat and manage tuberculosis – using the latest insights from leading experts around the world.

The Union Free Online Courses: Online course for chest radiograph interpretation for diagnostics of TB in adults (English) Drug-resistant tuberculosis: from clinical to programmatic (English) Course on tobacco cessation for health care professionals (French) Online course on the management of child and adolescent tuberculosis (English) How to develop a research grant proposal (English) Interpretation of CXR in children with presumptive TB (English) Interpretation of CXR in adults (French)

This online course from The Union will provide researchers with the relevant knowledge and skills to be able to plan, design, and write grants in their own right. It is available to all audiences as an asynchronous online learning option with a mix of educational units of about 20 min each. A variety of engaging activities such as polls, quizzes, small case studies, multiple-choice questions are used to support learner engagement.

The Union World Conference on Lung Health brings together researchers, practitioners, advocates, policymakers and communities from around the world to share knowledge, exchange ideas and accelerate progress in lung health. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 17–20 November 2026 Please refer to the website for registrations, program information and key dates

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 9 April 2026 The Union World Conference on Lung Health brings together researchers, practitioners, advocates, policymakers and communities from around the world to share knowledge, exchange ideas and accelerate progress in lung health: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 17–20 November 2026 Abstract submissions provide an opportunity for researchers, programme implementers, advocates and communities to present new evidence, innovative approaches and real-world lessons that are advancing lung health globally. All submissions are peer reviewed by at least three experts. Accepted abstracts are organised into oral presentation and e-poster sessions by the Conference Scientific Committee, creating a dynamic programme that reflects the breadth of work taking place across the global lung health community.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 9 April 2026 The Union World Conference on Lung Health brings together researchers, practitioners, advocates, policymakers and communities from around the world to share knowledge, exchange ideas and accelerate progress in lung health: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 17–20 November 2026 Symposia bring together a coordinated group of speakers to present complementary perspectives on a shared topic, enabling deeper discussion of emerging research, policy priorities and implementation challenges shaping lung health worldwide. Symposia are submitted as a complete session proposal and, if accepted, become part of the scientific programme. Two submission routes are available: Regular symposia Regular symposia proposals must be relevant to one of the disease and crosscutting themes and should present a coherent session built around a clearly defined question. NEW for 2026 – Invited symposia The Conference Scientific Committee has identified a set of priority invited symposia themes. Proposals submitted under this route should align clearly with one of the designated themes: Pulmonary Fungal Disease: Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis and Invasive Pulmonary Fungal Infections Integrated Diagnostics: Advancing Chest X-ray Innovation Environmental Lung Health Threats: Microplastics, Air Pollution, and Emerging Inhaled Risks One Health Approaches: Evidence-Based Strategies for Tuberculosis Control Inclusive Research Methods: Redressing Exclusion Through Methodological Innovation Person-Centred TB Care: Integrated Primary Health Care Approaches for Better Outcomes HIV, Tuberculosis and Lung Health: Advancing Prevention and Care in Resource-Limited Settings Urban Determinants of TB: Tuberculosis and Urban Poverty

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 9 April 2026 The Union World Conference on Lung Health brings together researchers, practitioners, advocates, policymakers and communities from around the world to share knowledge, exchange ideas and accelerate progress in lung health: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 17–20 November 2026 TBScience provides a specialised scientific platform within the conference dedicated to advances in tuberculosis basic science, translational research and investigational studies that support the future development of diagnostics, treatments and vaccines. TBScience abstract submissions are reviewed through a dedicated scientific review process and, if accepted, are presented as part of the TBScience programme. What reviewers look for Abstracts are assessed through a peer-review process considering: Novelty/Originality: The abstract must present novel or original information or a new topic/ application in the TBScience field. Clarity: The abstract should be clear and easy to understand. Significance/Impact/Relevance: The abstract must have significant impact and relevance to the TBScience field. Quality of Methodology: The methodology used in the abstract must be of high quality.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 9 April 2026 The Union World Conference on Lung Health brings together researchers, practitioners, advocates, policymakers and communities from around the world to share knowledge, exchange ideas and accelerate progress in lung health: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 17–20 November 2026 Workshops and postgraduate courses provide interactive, skills-focused learning opportunities designed to strengthen knowledge, build capacity and support professional development across the global lung health community. Proposals should deliver engaging sessions that offer practical tools, applied learning and clear outcomes that participants can use in their work across research, programmes, policy or clinical practice. Session types Two formats are available: Postgraduate courses Extended learning sessions designed to provide structured, in-depth training on specialised topics relevant to lung health. Postgraduate course proposals must be relevant to one of the disease and crosscutting themes. Workshops Interactive sessions focused on practical skills, methods, tools or applied learning that participants can directly implement in their work. Workshop proposals must be relevant to one of the disease and crosscutting themes.

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